BASC - the British Association for Shooting and Conservation in South East England. Follow us for news, events and more.
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BASC South East retweeted
This is the final week.
Everyone who knows what game shooting brings to the countryside needs to get their evidence in to Defra before 11.59pm on Sunday.
And please, for the future of our way of life, share this post and spread the word.
👉 basc.org.uk/thevoiceofshooti…
BASC South East retweeted
📢 After years of campaigning by BASC, from today you no longer need to apply for a variation before buying or selling a sound moderator.
👉 Read our response to the news: basc.org.uk/basc-welcomes-so…
#FirearmsLicensing #SoundModerator
BASC South East retweeted
The fight against the impending firearms licensing consultation is gathering pace. A petition against the proposals has more than 15K signatures in just 24 hours. Such support shows government the growing level of concern in our community.
Sign now🔽
petition.parliament.uk/petit…
BASC South East retweeted
🦆Duck nest tube users – we need your data🦆
Have you got any duck nest tubes installed on your land? Share your results with the Waterfowlers’ Network to help build vital knowledge on nesting success. You can also WIN a Zeiss Secacam 3!
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BASC South East retweeted
Would you like the chance to win a two-day guided wildfowling trip for you and a friend at Lindisfarne in the company of the legendary Sir Johnny Scott?
Find out more about this amazing prize and how to enter the raffle ⬇️
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BASC South East retweeted
BREAKING NEWS - BASC response to government announcement on lead ammunition ban.
The Government has announced plans to implement restrictions on the sale and use of lead ammunition in England, Scotland and Wales.
Find out more and read BASC's statement: basc.org.uk/basc-response-to…
BASC South East retweeted
BASC has today begun legal proceedings against Defra by issuing a Pre-Action Protocol letter regarding the decision not to reissue GL45 for 2025.
basc.org.uk/basc-initiates-l…
BASC South East retweeted
The BASC Wildlife Fund is now accepting applications for its major grants programme. Funding of up to £100,000 is available for projects that deliver meaningful conservation outcomes.
#NationalParkWeek
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BASC South East retweeted
BASC is gathering information about your experiences with firearms licensing.
The survey is open to all and takes just a few minutes to complete.
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BASC South East retweeted
In response to the publication of the RSPB’s latest Birdcrime report and subsequent media coverage, BASC has released a statement which is available to read on our website ⬇️
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BASC South East retweeted
The weather forecast is good for The Game Fair weekend, so pack your sunglasses and plenty of water for the dog!
☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️
Don't forget to get your BASC tickets in advance: orlo.uk/get_basc_tickets_zSe…
BASC South East retweeted
14 August, Sevenoaks Rugby Club - 19:00-21:00.
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BASC South East retweeted
“BASC is ready to work with the incoming Labour government to ensure that shooting’s value to the UK economy and its contribution to the conservation of our countryside is fully represented and acknowledged," said BASC’s Christopher Graffius.
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BASC South East retweeted
As the election is on, let's remind politicians of the huge economic benefits that shooting brings...
The shooting community is worth £2 billion to the UK economy, supporting the equivalent of 74,000 full-time jobs.
A contribution to celebrate and appreciate!👏
BASC South East retweeted
BREAKING
Having worked closely with Defra through political engagement and following our legal challenge, BASC welcomes the announcement of general licence GL45 for the release of gamebirds on or near certain SPAs in England.
Read the full story ➡️ basc.org.uk/basc-welcomes-si…
BASC South East retweeted
'Great British Game week should be a fun celebration of game however it comes at a defining time for our community. Self-regulation is absolutely vital for the survival of our sector.'
Let's make the case for self-regulation this Great British Game Week:
aimtosustain.org.uk/lets-mak…
Great British Game Week is here...
Read more about the celebrations below!👇
#GreatBritishGameWeek
aimtosustain.org.uk/great-br…
BASC South East retweeted
BASC’s head of firearms, Martin Parker, appeared on the BBC’s Breakfast programme ahead of the close of the Home Office’s firearms licensing consultation.
Find out more and see other press coverage here ⬇️
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BASC South East retweeted
Shooting, when properly carried out, is a lawful activity!
He's a few tips and some important information to keep in mind if a shoot you are involved with is targeted...
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BASC South East retweeted
Community groups invited to apply for grant funding: Matthew Barber has today opened the second of this year’s application rounds to the Community Fund. dlvr.it/StypbJ